Program: Injury Prevention
Organizations: Northwestern Health Unit
Northwestern Health Unit - Kenora
Northwestern Health Unit - Kenora - Health Promotion - Chronic Disease Prevention
Description of Services: Offers a large variety of information focused on reducing injuries
Provides information on the following related to biking:
  • Helmet laws and tips for purchasing a helmet
  • Checklist for ensuring the safety of a bicycle
  • Rules of the road and road signs
Provides the following information on car seat safety:
  • Passenger safety and child restraint systems
  • Choosing the right car seat
  • Ministry of Transportation guidelines for car seat installation
Provides the following information on road and motor vehicle safety:
  • Driver safety (including seniors)
  • Emergency vehicles
  • Motorcycle safety
  • School buses
  • Seat belts, car seats and air bags
  • Vehicle safety
  • Winter driving including snowmobile safety
Requirements
Fees: None
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: No restrictions
Application: No application process
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Contact Information
Phone Numbers: 807-468-3147
Toll-Free: 1-800-830-5978
Fax: 807-468-4970
Website: www.nwhu.on.ca
Address: 210 First St N
Kenora, ON
P9N 2K4
Map
Location:
  • Located at First St N within the former Mount Carmel School
  • Closest intersection is at First St N and Matheson St S
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Contacts: Jessica Kivell - Injury Prevention Manager
jkivell@nwhu.on.ca

This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 12/27/2024